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Twitter! CNN+! Unions!

Apr 26, 2022

Kim Kelly, a prominent labor journalist and author of "Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor," joins the conversation to explore the current labor landscape. They dive into the significance of union movements across the U.S., discussing recent successes amid corporate pushback. The group also reflects on Elon Musk's unexpected acquisition of Twitter, examining its potential effects on the platform and social media at large. With insights on worker solidarity and the changing dynamics of the tech industry, this chat is both timely and thought-provoking.

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Kim Kelly

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

CNN Plus: A Cautionary Tale

11min

Reflections on Comedy and Twitter's Future

25min

Evolving Social Media Dynamics and Accountability in Tech

4min

Navigating Misinformation and Labor Movements

20min

Challenges of Union Leadership and Labor Dynamics

6min

The Importance of Unions and Worker Welfare

2min

Streaming Market Turbulence

7min

In the most Elon Musk move ever, the billionaire bought Twitter just 2 hours after we finished taping. But don’t worry, we did an emergency re-tape so you’d have our latest thoughts. Scott & Kara discuss the unprecedented buyout, as well as Scott's front row seat to the demise of CNN+. And as Amazon labor organizers make inroads in New York, Kim Kelly, author of Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor, joins us to talk about the past, present, and future of unions.

Follow Kim Kelly at @GrimKim and find her book here.

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